So about an hour ago, Derren Brown, psychological illusionist extraordinaire, "predicted" the UK national Lottery live on TV. I say "predicted" with bunny ears, as what he in fact did was show us his "prediction" seconds after the balls were actually announced on the Beeb due to "legal reasons". Cue much speculation as to the incredibly simple camera trickery he probably employed in the execution of this machiavellian shenanigan. Or machiavellanigan. Bear in mind Derren has publicly stated that these several Events, of which this is the first, are exercises in misdirection, so chances are, it probably really is something very straight forward because, lets face it, the man cannot predict the lottery. It was certainly all live though, as my double TV setup can attest. All is apparently revealed on Friday, so we have a couple of days to think about how the hell he did that. So seriously, how the hell did he do that?
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
How now Derren Brown?
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i feel like i've had a cheeky middle finger slipped up my bum everytime i see this man perform on TV...
not only does he deceive us with his jesus like trickery...
he's also from croydon...
this makes it even more humiliating for myself when he reveals how easy this sheeet is!
i have no idea that guy is a genius. have you seen derren brown: trick or treat. i recommend it
I didnt see the show in question there is now many a suggestion posted on youtube how he did it, still i did watch on of his shows the one where he talks to the nation and see if he can effect people by sticking to their seats. It worked on me i can tell you, yet to be honest i think you need to be in the right frame of mind as he said himself to be open to that kind of stuff.
I love Derren Brown but this was a bit of a let down as it went, looks like a camera trick after all!? I've just started his book though which remains brilliant, so all is forgiven!
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